New book: The Spirit of Diwali
The Spirit of Diwali was inspired by author Smita Bhandari’s cherished childhood memories of celebrating Diwali with her family in India. Now living in Australia, she wanted to create a…
Category: PLV News
Remember a Local – Name a Place campaign
Mirka Lane, Shane Warne Stand, Caroline Springs, Nino Arrigo Bridge and Warrior Woman Lane are all examples of places named after Victorians. As Victoria’s cities, suburbs, towns and regions continue…
PLV Library Portal Review – Check your library details
The PLV Library portal has been live for six months and is due for a review. Can someone from each Victorian public library service please check the portal and ensure…
Commemorating 80 years since Hiroshima & Nagasaki
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is a global civil society coalition that was born here in Victoria. It helped bring about the UN Treaty on the Prohibition…
Public libraries are leading the sustainability charge in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
An excellent article by Rachel D’Arcy, co-convenor of PLV’s Sustainability Special Interest Group and Library Team Leader and Portfolio Lead at Brimbank Libraries, has appeared in The Westsider. When many think…
Flu Vaccination promotion for children under 5
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is focusing on a flu campaign, aiming to increase awareness of the risks of flu and benefits of being vaccinated for children under…
Identifying Precarious Victorian Oral History Collections Project
Calling all Victorian oral history collection holders – the Identifying Precarious Victorian Oral History Collections Project wants to hear from you! Do you hold an oral history collection in Victoria?…
World Library & Information Congress 2025: Emerging Leaders Grants
The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) is excited to invite applications for the Emerging Leaders’ Grants for the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025. If you are, or…
Living Libraries Infrastructure Program grants announced
Media Release from the Premier of Victoria New Chapter Arrives for Libraries Across Victoria Monday 16 June 2025 The Allan Labor Government is supporting lifelong learning across the state with…
Community Living Rooms
Wonderful piece on libraries in remote rural areas of Australia, stemming from research at Charles Sturt University, supported by ALIA. From tiny sheds in outback towns to state-of-the-art facilities on…